TY - BOOK AU - Babbie, Earl R TI - The practice of social research SN - 9780495598428 U1 - 300.72 BAB PY - 2010/// CY - Australia PB - Wadsworth Cangage Learning, Australia KW - Social sciences Methodology | Social sciences Research | Qualitative Methods | Quantitative Methods N1 - Includes references and index; An introduction to inquiry The structuring of inquiry: quantitative and qualitative Modes of observation: quantitative and qualitative Analysis of data: quantitative and qualitative N2 - This is a comprehensive, straightforward introduction to the field of research as practiced by social scientists. This best-selling book emphasizes the research process by demonstrating how to design research studies, introducing the various observation modes in use today, and answering questions about research methods--such as how to conduct online surveys, and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data. The practice of social research provides all the tools researchers and consumers need to apply social research ER -